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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.13, 4,241.58 and 1,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.13, 4,241.58 and 1,268.44 is: 1,903.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.13 : 4,241.58 = 1,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.13/4,241.58 = 1,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.13x = 4,241.58 × 1,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.13x = 5,380,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,174.37/2,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.06

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